1963 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2004 Ford Escape is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Citroen Ak 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Citroen Ak 350 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Escape (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 913 kg more than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Escape (257 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Citroen Ak 350 | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Ak 350 | Escape |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
